Public choice theory for political sociology

International Journal of Politics, Culture and Society

Volumn 12, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 465-502

  Zafirovski, Milan Z ^a  

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EID: 34247292738     PISSN: 08914486     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1025977031786     Document Type: Article

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